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Survey: 3M Canadians on GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Reshaping Eating and Spending
GLP-1 Medications

Survey: 3M Canadians on GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Reshaping Eating and Spending

A new Leger Healthcare survey estimates that around three million Canadian adults are currently using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Mounjaro. These drugs are not only curbing appetite and cravings but also transforming daily spending habits, from less restaurant takeout to more fresh produce and gym memberships. Weight loss tops the reasons, but barriers like cost keep millions from starting.

Shotlee··5 min read
Tess Holliday Denied Life Insurance for Weighing Over 300 Lbs
Weight Stigma and Metabolic Health

Tess Holliday Denied Life Insurance for Weighing Over 300 Lbs

Tess Holliday, a prominent body positivity advocate, shared her shocking experience of being denied life insurance solely because she weighs over 300 pounds at 5 foot 3, despite no pre-existing conditions or medications. Her story highlights deep-rooted fatphobia in the insurance and medical systems. Amid GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic promoting thin ideals, she relaunches #EffYourBeautyStandards to fight back.

Shotlee··6 min read